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"Son" is a form of "son", a noun which is often translated as "sound". "¿Qué hora es?" is a phrase which is often translated as "What time is it?". Learn more about the difference between "son" and "¿Qué hora es?" below.
el son(
sohn
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. sound
Las flamencas bailaban al son de las palmas y la guitarra.The flamenco dancers moved to the sound of clapping and guitar.
a. son
Todos mis amigos cubanos saben bailar el son.All my Cuban friends know how to dance son.
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¿Qué hora es?(
keh
 
oh
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rah
 
ehs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. What time is it?
¿Qué hora es en Madrid?What time is it in Madrid?
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